WARD, RICHARD B (1844 - 1920)
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Santa Cruz Sentinel (March 6, 1917)Richard B. Bard, an old Civil War veteran and member of the local post G.A.R. received a stroke of paralysis a few days ago and is in a helpless condition at his home in Boulder Creek.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (November 23, 1920)
Old Soldier Found Dead in His Bed
R.B. Ward, an old soldier and civil war veteran was found dead in his bed on Sunday afternoon at his home on Bethany Circle, Garfield Park by his friend and neighbor L.B. Kenyon, of Raymond Circle.
They were in the habit of meeting one another daily and on Saturday afternoon Mr. Kenyon saw Mr. Ward for the last time.
Not seeing him on Sunday morning he went to the house in the afternoon and finding the door open, he walked inside and found Ward lying in his bed dead.
Dr. W.R. Congdon, the coroner was summoned and later the body was removed to Wessendorf and Sons Undertaking Parlors where an inquest will be held.
It is believed that death was from a stroke as he had one some time ago and had to use a cane to go about.
Mr. Ward was about 72 years of age.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (November 24, 1920)
Inquest Held Over R.B. Ward
The inquest over Richard B. Ward, who was found dead at his home at Garfield Park was held yesterday morning at Wessendorf & Sons Undertaking Parlors before the coroner.
The verdict was that he was 76 years of age, a native of Tennessee, and that his death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
ATTN GAR
The Wallace Reynolds Post GAR will meet on Nov 26 1:30 sharp to attend the funeral of our late comrade R.B. Ward I.R. McAdam Post Commander.
Date of Birth: 1844
Date of Death: 1920-21-11
County: Santa Cruz
Cemetery/City of Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park
Plot: O75/10
Mortuary: W&S
Cause of Death: Brn/Hmrrhge
Local Address: Bethany Crcl 119
Last City: Santa Cruz
Native of: TN
Military Unit: MO_ 6 Cav_ Co E?
Rank: Pvt
Military Notes: Not on HDS/SSS Database 04/04
GAR#: WR32
Available records used to obtain information:
Cemetery records
Santa Cruz County death records
Military records
Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
Voter Records
CW Reference: SEN 1920/11/23